Chapter 72
Rong Xiang Gu on the side to endure the laughter, actively for brother-in-law to find complementary: “If with tigers and lions on the narrow road, fight to kill the beast, that is naturally the action of the warrior. If it is just for the sake of competition and entertainment, to kill the weak birds with man-made sharp weapons, even if it is powerful, it can not be called a hero. To kill without killing is the kindness of a strong man, and that is what His Majesty has always advocated in his lenient rule of the country. The Kingdom of Dan should also feel this deeply.”
Zhou Xianyang glanced at his brother-in-law: he was as eloquent as the princess.
These words had made the Emperor’s Dragon’s Heart so happy.
However, he also appreciated Kunlun’s excellent archery skills and generous heart, and his ability to lose and let go. Immediately called out a silver bow seized from the palace of the Western Qin Dynasty and rewarded Kunlun. He also rewarded Rong Xiang Gu with a painting of Wang Xizhi.
Finally, he asked Zhou Xian Yang what reward he wanted, intending to use the opportunity to release him from his confinement.
Zhou Xianyang glanced at the birds on the ground, “In the past few days, my son and the princess have been feeding the injured geese in the palace. These birds and finches, can we also have the palace staff bandage the injuries and we bring them back to be raised with the geese?”
The Emperor was a bit helpless with this son, he wouldn’t even go down the steps he was given, “Is this the reward you want?”
Zhou Xian Yang nodded, “Father, is there anything wrong?”
King Yun was anxious and wanted to speak for his fourth brother.
The emperor laughed at the way he scratched his head. Then look at Zhou Xian Yang casual calm, remember the beginning of the year intends to let him take charge of the Yangzhou and Western Qin army, he pushed it, think it is enough to suffer, like calm and idle life, the emperor is not reluctant, let Shen Du Zhi to find the palace people to the birds, sent to Yuhang House.
Rong Xiangmian only knows that Yü Wang has won, and doesn’t hear what is being said over there.
After a while, Xiao Nan and Xiao Bei come over with two exquisite bird cages. Inside are birds that Yü Wang has shot down, from small gray sparrows to rare birds with colorful feathers, jumping around.
Xiao Nan says, “This is the prize that Master won, bandaged the wounds on the wings, said to take it back to raise with the geese, when the wounds are healed, pick a good weather, Master and Wangfei go to the countryside together, all released.”
Rong Xiang see full of joy, reached out and teased the little ones, touched the soft feathers: “Then you first send people back, feed some water and rice.”
The Princess looked and laughed: “Look at Yu Wang husband and wife, newlyweds, how good the relationship ah.”
Princess Qing echoed: “Yes, the fourth brother that day in the east garden polo field after seeing the fourth sister, came to ask our highness, want to build a polo field, do not know where to choose the right. His Highness found him a good place near Xilin Gate.
I heard that the stadium has been built, and the name is still the fourth sister’s name. This is the first polo field built for women in Jinling, the fourth sister can really grasp the fourth brother’s heart firmly.”
The Eldest Princess was even more satisfied: “With your sister’s looks, skills, and temperament, it’s no wonder that Yang Xian likes her so much. Don’t you think so?”
These words were asked to Rong Xiangshi behind her, Rong Xiangshi could only smile sardonically, “Fourth sister is blessed.”
Rong Xiangchi knew that none of their words were meant for her and didn’t answer, just chatting with her second sister.
Just as the competition was about to end, the prince of the Dan Kingdom suddenly said, “Your Majesty, I heard that there is a polo field in front of the martial arts arena?”
What was said was precisely the small stadium in the West Garden.
The emperor did not move, “What? The people of the Dan Kingdom have also learned to play polo?”
The old prince laughed, “Yes. From twenty years ago, after His Majesty’s enthronement, quite a few of the customs of the Kingdom Dynasty have been imported into the Dan Kingdom. The people of Danguo were originally living their lives on horseback, and I’m afraid that this horse bowing is only not inferior to the State Dynasty anymore.”
The emperor smiled, with Shen Du Zhi to get a sword: “The ball game must be colorful to enjoy. This is the most commonly used sword when I was a prince, whoever wins will be given it.”
When the emperor was a prince, his fiefdom was in Wuyue. There was already the best sword maker in the country, and he was a sword lover, searching for precious swords all over the world. Therefore, onlookers such as Rong Xiangwang and General Qi were all eager to try.
Who knew that there were only two people from the Dan side.
The most enthusiastic one was naturally the young prince who took the initiative to mention it just now. The other, however, was his sister, County Princess Bao Zhu.
The old prince laughed and said, “My king’s two children like polo the most, let them try.”
At this, those generals who were originally eager to try, looked at each other, not good enough to take the field.
That little county princess only looked like she was fifteen or sixteen years old, even if she won, it wouldn’t sound good.
Moreover, looking at their brother and sister’s active appearance, they must be not bad at the game, maybe they have hidden some strange tricks, in case they are not resourceful enough and don’t respond properly, if they lose, won’t it be even more humiliating? It would be more likely that His Majesty would be displeased.
Seeing that the crowd of enthusiasts just now has no sound, the old prince said somewhat proudly: “Our Dan women are not inferior to men, all generals do not have to give way, just play the ball is.”
The emperor naturally thought of his subjects’ thoughts and glanced at Zhou Xian Yang again.
He was already impatient in his heart, but on his face he had to pretend to be subdued and hospitable, and got up and said to the Dan Guo brother and sister duo, “Since the guests like polo, then this king and his royal consort, will accompany the match.”
Rong Xiangmian is chatting with his sister in the female guest seat, knowing that his mother has already entered the ancestral tomb, finally settling a piece of mind.
Suddenly, he saw King Yu walking over.
“Your Highness, is something wrong?”
“Your Highness, the little county princess of Dan wants to play polo, and I’d like to ask your Highness to accompany me in the battle.”
“What?” Rong Xiangmian thought that he only needed to be an onlooker when he entered the palace today, “I didn’t bring my polo uniform.”
“No matter,” the Empress snapped, “The Clothing Bureau has just come out with newly made polo uniforms, and they have not yet been sent out of the palace for you. Just go with Sister to change, and play well.”
The last three words bite extraordinarily clear, said Rong Xiangmian heart hairy, as if losing to kill the head.
“It’s fine, just do your best,” Yü Wang went with her to change, comforting her on the way, “If the two of us can’t win, the rest of those are even worse.”
Rong Xiangmian glances at him, “Why do you say such nice words that invite hatred?”
Inside the dressing room, Zhou Xian Yang purposely asked all the palace staff to leave, and tied the door from the inside himself.
The light from outside came in through the special window paper, and everything in the room seemed to be shining brightly. Rong Xiangmian stood in it, and her entire person seemed to be glowing with crystal as well.
Without realizing it, she walked over to the table and reached into the mirror to remove her hair crown.
Zhou Xian Yang came back to his senses and went over to help her remove the crown. He also spread out the polo uniform, feeling it over inside and out, and then double-checked the boots to make sure there was nothing wrong with them before handing them over to her.
Rong Xiang saw the smile, “It is still Your Highness who is cautious.”
She went into the screen and changed into the polo uniform herself. I don’t know which fairy made this garment, but it actually ties the straps from the back.
The maids of honor were all absent, and after tossing around for a while on her own, her hands were so sore that she really couldn’t tie it.
“Your Highness, Your Highness, please hurry up, the front is waiting.” The old Sister’s voice sounded extraordinarily irritating, Rong Xiangmian sighed.
“What’s wrong, do you need help?” King Yu’s voice came, and Rong Xiangmian could only let out a “hmm”.
“Then I’m coming over.” Zhou Xian Yang greeted and went around the screen, and to his eyes was that bare and white back, and a graceful waistline.
His breath stuttered, and before his eyes inexplicably flashed back to that night in the study, where the princess revealed a snow-white fragrant shoulder.
After a moment’s pause, he went up to silence and tied the laces one by one. Only his fingers sometimes unintentionally touched the soft and smooth skin, the body in front of him trembled slightly, and he did not feel his fingertips tingling.
“Okay.” As soon as his two words left his mouth, Rong Xiangshi ran out of the screen like the wind.
Inside, he smiled down, “I need your help too.”
Wangfei rustled and dawdled for a moment, handing his clothes in from the outside, “You change first, and call me when you get to the last step.”
Zhou Xian Yang changed his clothes as she instructed, “Alright, come over here.”
Rong Xiang Yang had seen King Yu’s toplessness in the garden. It was just that she was so close at the time that she avoided daring to look.
Now, staring squarely at his tight back, this young man had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his back was muscular, and the few scars on it added to the hardness.
She couldn’t help but bite her lip and turn her mind back, quickly fastening her sash and busily retreating out.
Yu Wang came out and sat there, but did not change his shoes, but looked down at something.
Rong Xiangshi saw him move over, only to see him holding newly made boots in one hand and a silver needle in the other.
“This!” Rong Xiangmian exasperatedly said, “Such an important scene, but to play such an underhanded trick.”
King Yu sneered, “This needle is hidden in the outer inner sole of the boot. When the horse is stabbed by the needle and falls down, making a fool of himself in front of the crowd is certainly inevitable, but if he falls for good or bad, I’ll be asking for it.”
Rong Xiangxian took the needle, “Luckily you found it. However, it’s just a needle, at that time, say it’s the lackey of the clothing bureau who is careless, killing a scapegoat is just a matter of killing a scapegoat. In my opinion, it’s only useful if it’s left to be shaken out at the critical moment, poking at Empress Zhang’s sore spot!”
Zhou Xian Yang looked back at the calmly calculating Wangfei, feeling somewhat unfamiliar.